YEARLY HIGH
5.3936 NGN
YEARLY LOW
4.4788 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9087 NGN

2017 AFN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 5.3936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 4.4788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9148 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6915 to the December average rate of 5.1969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.3936 was up 4.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.1710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,968 NGN
2016 Average 19,069 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 22,394 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,573.83 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.3216
4.5776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.6875, compared to 5.1300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.7846 NGN (High: 5.3936 / Low: 4.6090). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0562 NGN (High: 5.2874 / Low: 5.2311).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7846
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0398 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 5.2159) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.7920), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4240 (+8.85%).

2017 Avg (August) 5.2159
2016 Avg (August) 4.7920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7637 4.5508 4.6915
February 4.7698 4.5783 4.7185
March 4.7887 4.5856 4.7057
April 4.7398 4.5454 4.6716
May 4.7670 4.6037 4.6629
June 5.1564 4.5968 4.6747
July 5.1214 4.4788 4.6396
August 5.3936 4.6090 5.2159
September 5.2762 5.1740 5.2314
October 5.2874 5.2311 5.2596
November 5.2700 5.1799 5.2367
December 5.2331 5.1527 5.1969